Yield: 6 servings.
1 pound cooked ham, trimmed of fat
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
3 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
¾ cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh tomatoes and/or saltines
Cut ham into chunks and place in food processor. Pulse ham chunks 6 to 8 times to desired consistency. In a mixing bowl, combine ham, celery, onions, pickle relish, eggs, and mayonnaise. Fold ingredients together until well incorporated. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Stuff salad into fresh tomatoes or serve with crackers.
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